Ok lets all calm or should I say "com" down?! Denial, some
people think that certain things last forever.however those
people eventually learn the plain and simple truth.many many
years ago the dinosaurs romed the earth alongside real
estate brokers and agents who held the "holy grail".."the
mls book" but then came along came the world wide
web.dinosaurs extinct and brokers and agents wondering when
people would notice that they in fact did not hold the "mls"
anymore.
Above Posted By: Craig Davidenko
| Tue, 9 Oct 2007 08:36:41 EST
Flat Fee is here to stay - we
offer full service, discount service and flat fee in the st
louis area - we let the seller choose how they want to sell
their house - and we give first rate service! Just because a
company doesn't charge a fortune is no reason to down them -
of course there is a new kid on the block offering free mls
listings - they are not in missouri yet, but they will be.
Above Posted By: Laura
| Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:43:59 EST
Flat fee MLS listings work,
plain and simple.
Above Posted By: MLS Listing
FSBO | Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:01:41 EST
We are one of the first Flat
Fee MLS companies in the U.S. After hundreds of listings
sold through this program, and a network of brokers
nationwide who have gained respect through hard work and
ethical dealings, the business model is proven. If you have
a reputable broker (who are the only ones who stay in the
business) this is the way to go. The majority of listings do
sell, and sellers are our best advertisement. Proof? We were
featured on NBC30. It works.
Above Posted By: Mary Ann
| Fri, 9 Mar 2007 07:54:08 EST
Ten years from now most
people selling their home in Texas will cut-out the listing
agents 3% fee and use these flat fee listing services. If an
agent can not sell a house, then they need to find another
occupation anyway. This will weed out the "non-closers" and
thats good for everyone in the business.
Above Posted By: Brent
| Fri, 6 Oct 2006 07:09:45 EST
Flat fee listing is great for
people who choose it. The realtors still have a chance for
commission. A property owner must have a reason for FSBO -
perhaps the "traditional" realtors have failed to bring them
an acceptable offer? Realtors who insist on sticking with
"tradition", who dislike competition so much, who can't keep
up with changing times, better change to a profession where
there is no competiotion.
Above Posted By: my2cents
| Wed, 9 Aug 2006 06:50:48 EST
I'm a seasoned broker in the
conservative Midwest. We're experiencing the limited service
agency trend and I am all for it - but admit that I am
seeing "anti-trust" activity everyday. I want consumers to
know that they can be represented in a way that fits their
needs. Today's buyers and sellers are educated and savvy.
They deserve options - real estate is not a "one size fits
all" approach that has been the standard in the past. If I
tried to sell my home today guess what option I would
choose?
Above Posted By: jennifer
| Wed, 19 Jul 2006 20:53:32 EST
30 to 40 years ago 6% of a
$70,000 home may have been reasonable compensation for a
licensed "professional" (most are part time aren't they?),
but 6% of $400-$500,000?? I think not. Unless they come out
with a graduate degree requirement. And, as a challenge to
ALL professional realtors, how many hours do you spend
designing the right marketing campaign for each home? Oh,
another agent found it in MLS and sold it for you. Thanks.
Above Posted By: Mike
| Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:42:04 EST
Flat Fee MLS is what I
recommend along with offering 2% to the selling office for
those sellers who think they have the experience necessary
to negotiate with an experienced realtor representing the
buyer. Why shouldn't that option be available to someone who
believes that is all the service they need for the
transaction? The internet is creating changes in the real
estate industry. Those that resist the change will end up
like the old horse and carriage workers, bitter and
unemployed.
Above Posted By: Todd Kolber
| Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:22:40 EST
People are changing, today
they prefer to shop, or shall I say gather information on
the Web. They have a pretty good idea what they want before
they leave their homes. Today, over 50% of the people
preliminary shop for homes on line, and 30% get mortgage
information online. Insurance companies are moving the
middleman out "Progressive. Geico. etc." To survive you must
find a blend with Electronic Commerce, and Professional
interaction.
Above Posted By: James Gilmet
| Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:50:21 EST
Seller using FSBO or Flat fee
will be a necessity in the future. Realtors need to adjust
and adapt to changing times. The information highway is
educating the consumer. You must further understand with
interest only loans, and the new 40 year loans at 100% LTV
equity positions will change substancially in the next 5
years. People will not be able to afford professional
realtors if they wanted too. I am a Full service broker,
flat fee, and offer FSBO assistance. The bus is comming
through.
Above Posted By: Jim
| Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:22:06 EST
I think the commission should
go to the person who did the work. If the homeowner does the
work, then he should keep the commission. Realtors just list
the home on MLS, and then wait for someone else to sell it.
That is wrong. Why should homeowners pay for a service they
actually dont receive?
Above Posted By: Frank
| Sun, 10 Jul 2005 02:13:59 EST
The flat-fee revolution is
only just beginning! The reason why NAR is spending millions
to scare the American public to sell with a realtor is so
obviously self-serving it's funny! Most consumers see this
for what it is- and their advertising will only increase a
discussion on this topic. Agents- Compete, Adapt, Serve, or
Move-On!
Above Posted By: CaptainFSBO.com
| Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:07:38 EST
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